2007 Peugeot 207 vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2007 Peugeot 207 and 2007 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V50 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 207. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 207. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V50 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 207. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volvo V50 (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 207. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 207.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Peugeot 207 | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Peugeot | Volvo |
Model | 207 | V50 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1306 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |